Cuttings From Hardy Plants

[Digitalis]

If I take cuttings from fully-hardy plants (lavender, euonymus, leylandii, etc) can I leave them outside on the patio all the time, including during winter?

My thought is that as the main plant is hardy then so will the cutting....?

I know that they will root quicker in a greenhouse, but......I'm a patient guy!

[Digitalis]

[Tee Gee]

My thought is that as the main plant is hardy then so will the cutting....?

Basically you are correct in thinking this but!!

If they are in pots! the pots have a tendancy to freeze with the potential of killing off the tender new roots. With a mature plant the roots are a bit more woody and can generally stand the frost.

I would suggest a little protection such as a coldframe.